On 3 November 2026, H.E. Mr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, delivered the opening remarks at the panel discussion “Sip & Learn: Global Health Diplomacy with the Royal Thai Embassy,” held under the theme “Thailand as a Case Study in the Multidimensionality of Global Health Diplomacy” at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C.

The event, which was jointly organized by the Office of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (OHESDC) of the Embassy and the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP), brought together more than 30 YPFP members, including university students and young professionals who share an interest in international affairs and Global Health Diplomacy.

The Ambassador highlighted Thailand’s best practices in implementing the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and shared his perspectives on Global Health Diplomacy, drawing from his experience as Thailand’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. He emphasized that health challenges transcend national borders and no country can effectively address them alone. Rather, addressing global health challenges requires international cooperation and coordinated efforts among countries.

The panel discussion featured Mr. Thitidej Tularak, Minister-Counsellor for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation at the Embassy; Dr. Sutayut Osornprasop, Senior Health Specialist at the World Bank; and Professor Mark Gregory Robson, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Rutgers University, during which they exchanged views on various aspects of Global Health Diplomacy.